MINUTES
ARP INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
ARP HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY
The Board of Trustees for the Arp Independent School District met in Regular Session on November 13, 2006 in the Arp High School Library at 7:11 p.m. with the following members present:
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Others present: Mr. Toney Lowery, Superintendent, Ms. Tammie Gillespie-Business Manager, Dr. Fred Zachary-High School Principal, Mr. Dwight Thomas- Jr. High Principal, Mrs. Johna Huse-Elementary Principal, Joy Rousseau-Curriculum and Technology Director, and Mrs. Yolanda Bruney-Administrative Secretary.
Also present were the following visitors: Mr. Rohn Boone, with Boone & Boone Construction, Mr. John Byerly with Arp State Bank, Mr. Byron Davis,Sr- Parent (Site Base Committee Member), Mrs. Traci Malone-Parent, Mrs. Rebecca Fountain-Parent, and Mr. & Mrs. Ronnie Campbell and their children, Bailey and Caitlin.
CALL TO ORDER: Mr. Dennis Ford, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
INVOCATION: Given by Dr. Montza Williams
FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: Mr. Dennis Ford, Board President, certified the provisions of The Open Meeting Act, Section 551.001 et seq. of the Texas Government Code have been complied with in connection with public notice of this meeting and a quorum is present.”
OPEN FORUM: Mrs. Traci Malone addressed the board on the dress code policy, stated that the high school principal wants her to cut her son’s hair, and expressed her concerns.
ACTION ITEMS:
5.1 Approve minutes from the October 09, 2006 regular board meeting. Dr. Williams made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Mr. Lacy seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.
5.2 Consider budget amendments. Mr. Jack Lacy made the motion to approve the budget amendments as presented. Mrs. Campbell seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0
5.3 Consider approving payment of bills for October 2006. Dr. Williams made the motion to approve the bills as presented. Mr. Lacy seconded the motion. The motion carried 3-0, Mrs. Campbell abstained.
5.4 Consider financial and tax reports. Mrs. Campbell made the motion to accept the financial and tax reports as presented. Dr. Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.
5.5 Consider recommendation of mechanical system on Arp Elementary addition (Boone and Boone Construction.) Mr. Rohn Boone addressed the Board with recommendations for correcting current problems with the HVAC system at the elementary campus. After a thorough discussion of the itemized problems/situations with the HVAC and the recommendations presented, Mr. Boone also suggested instructing the teachers and staff at the elementary the proper operation of the HVAC system when the corrections have been completed.
Mr. Lacy made the motion to accept the recommendations on the mechanical system at the elementary campus submitted by Boone & Boone Construction. Mrs. Campbell seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.
5.6 Consider awarding contract for Arp Elementary addition. NONE
5.7 Consider approving payment of invoices for Arp Elementary addition. Mr. Lacy made the motion to approve payment of invoices as presented for Arp Elementary addition. (Pay Request No. 4) Dr. Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.
5.8 Consider approving the “Every 15 Minute” Alcohol Awareness Program. Mr. Lowery stated the “Every 15 Minute” program is presented by the Arp Volunteer Fire Department and portrays a very realistic enactment of the serious consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol, etc. The program is scheduled prior to PROM of this year. Dr. Williams made the motion to approve the “Every 15 Minute” Alcohol Awareness Program. Mrs. Campbell seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.
5.9 Consider install hot water in all science labs at High School. Mr. Lacy made the motion to table this item until further information is obtained.
5.10 Consider accepting bids for school marquee. Mr. Byerly addressed the Board of Trustees stating that the marquee would not only be for the benefit of Arp Schools but also a message board for the community. The proposed location of the message board is at the four-way stop in Arp, pending approval from the Texas Dept. of Transportation and the City of Arp. Mr. Lowery and Mr. Byerly inquired from several vendors and recommended Spectrum Corporation. Total cost including delivery and installation: $31,820.00. Arp State Bank will incur half the cost and the other half will be paid out of the Arp I.S.D gift fund. Mr. Lacy made the motion to accept the bid from Spectrum Corporation. Dr. Williams seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.
5.11 Recommend feeding breakfast to all Arp I.S.D. students on TAKS testing days. Mr. Lacy made the motion to approve breakfast at no charge to all Arp I.S.D students on TAKS testing days. Mrs. Campbell seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.
5.12 Consider modification to Arp High School dress code. Mrs. Dawn Campbell expressed her wishes for the dress code to be modified concerning hair length for male students. In reference to the dress and grooming policy stating that hair length for male students should not be on shoulders, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell both feel this should be “taken out” of the dress code policy. In addition, Mrs. Rebecca Fountain addressed the Board and commended the Superintendent and High School Principal for enforcing the dress code. However, Mrs. Fountain stated her concern that the dress code is not enforced on all students equally. Mr. Lacy responded by stating that the Board of Trustees considers all requests for modifications to the dress and grooming policy when the Student Handbook is placed on the agenda prior to a new school year and would welcome all requests and or suggestions at that time.
5.13 Consider approving 2006-2007 transfer students. Mr. Lacy made the motion to approve the students applying for transfer at the elementary campus. Mrs. Campbell seconded the motion. The motion carried 4-0.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
6.1 The Arp I.S.D. District Improvement Plan for 2006-2007 was submitted to the Board of Trustees for review. Consideration of approval will be on the agenda of the December 2006 Regular School Board Meeting.
6.2 Campus Principals presented their Campus Success Reports to the Board of Trustees with positive commentary. (See attachments B, C, & D)
BOARD COMMENTS:
Mr. Ford thanked the Campus Principals for their sincere commitment, and dedication to the success of Arp students.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Board of Trustees entered into executive session at 8:45 p.m., returned at 8:54 pm.
7.1 Personnel. No Action.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Mr. Ford, Board President called for a motion. Dr. Williams made the motion to adjourn. Mrs. Campbell seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm.
__________________________________ ATTEST: _____________________________
Dennis Ford, President-Board of Trustees Toney Lowery, Superintendent